Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has issued a statement on negotiations with Tube unions to implement later Tube services on Friday and Saturday nights. The full text of the Mayor's statement reads: "Almost a year ago I asked Tim O’Toole to secure a multi-year deal that would provide … [Read more...]
Crow Resigns from TfL
June 25, 2004 By
RMT Leader Bob Crow has resigned from the board of Transport for London after Mayor Livingstone said he would cross the picket line next week if her were an RMT member. Speaking at yesterday's Mayors Question Time, Mr Livingstone branded the strike as "completely and utterly unacceptable" … [Read more...]
RMT Call Off Strike
June 4, 2004 By
The RMT union has announced that the planned strike for June 10th has been cancelled. The strike threatened to endanger the chances of Mayor Livingstone's re-election and had been condemned by his opponents in next week's elections. Commenting earlier in the week Simon Hughes, LibDem … [Read more...]
RMT To Strike On June 10th
June 2, 2004 By
Members of the RMT union have voted 2,614 to 643 to reject a 3% pay increase and to strike for an increased offer from London Underground. Workers want a shorter workng week in addition to any pay increase. The RMT have announced the first strike date as June 10th, the day on which … [Read more...]
RMT Strike Ballot
February 18, 2004 By
The RMT union is now balloting members on possible strike action after Metronet refused to reinstate staff they sacked for storing, and allowing to be stored, alcohol at Farringdon Station. If members back the ballot the RMT will hold a series of one day strikes. The union claims … [Read more...]
